Awards - School of Business

Want financial help for your education?

The School of Business in partnership with the Camosun College Foundation offer a series of awards to our outstanding students. Camosun also offers a wide selection of bursaries for full-time students. Apply in early September or early January.

Eligibility

To be eligible you must be enrolled in a program within the School of Business during the current offering or academic calendar year.

Get nominated!

Most of the awards are given to students based on the criteria set out for the individual awards. You will be selected based on your academic performance, enthusiasm, participation and volunteer or work experience. You will have attended classes at least one semester during the period September to April. Successful candidates will be notified of their award/scholarship by mail.

Economics, Statistics & UT Business
Hospitality, Tourism, & Golf Management
Management & Human Resource Leadership
Marketing

Financial Aid

There are a number of financial aid options for you to fund your education.

Bursaries

Thanks to our generous donors and to the work of the Camosun College Foundation bursaries are provided to full-time students with financial need. You can apply for all available bursaries with one application!

Check out the list of bursaries applicable to your school.

Accounting & Finance

Accounting and Finance Faculty Determination and Perseverance Award

Presented to an accounting student who shows outstanding determination and perseverance.

Eligibility: Accounting students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to the Accounting & Finance for donating this award.

Accounting and Finance Faculty Giving-Back Award

Presented to accounting student who embodies the principle of "giving back" through volunteer work within the college and/or Greater Victoria community.

Eligibility: Accounting students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to the Accounting & Finance for donating this award.

Agatha Thalheimer Academic Excellence and Working Cooperatively Award

Presented to a Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting Major student who has achieved high academic standing in ACCT 220, ACCT 320, BUS 230, ECON 103, UT ENGL, FIN 210 and MARK 110; and who has demonstrated the ability to work cooperatively with others to achieve a common goal.

Eligibility: Accounting students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to the Accounting & Finance for donating this award.

Association of Women in Finance Scholarship

Presented to a female accounting or finance student enrolled in the Post Degree Diploma, Bachelor of Business Administration, Diploma, or Advanced Certificate program who has an interest in finance as demonstrated by high academic standing in Finance 210. Preference is given to students with demonstrated volunteer/community experience or who have shown perseverance and determination in their studies.

Eligibility: Accounting and Finance students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to the Association of Women in Finance for donating this award.

Baker Tilly Victoria Ltd. Award

Presented to a Post Degree Diploma in Business Administration - Accounting Option or Certificate in Professional Accounting student who has solid grades and has clearly demonstrated a high level of integrity.

Eligibility: Accounting students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to the Baker Tilly Victoria Ltd. for donating this award.

Bob Brown Award

Presented to a graduate of the Diploma in Business Administration - Accounting Option who has achieved high academic standing, and who developed and used networking skills to improve relations between Camosun and his/her community.

Eligibility: Accounting students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to the Accounting & Finance for donating this award.

CPA Award in Accounting

Presented to an accounting student with satisfactory academic standing who has exhibited leadership, teamwork and determination, and who helps his/her community through voluntary efforts. Preference will be given to students in Year 3 or beyond. Developed by The CGA Legacy Chapter

Eligibility: Accounting students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia for donating this award.

CPA Education Foundation Award in Accounting

Presented to an accounting students who are pursuing a CPA designation and have the top mark in one of ACCT 380, ACCT 480, ACCT 470 or ACCT 471. (3 scholarships given) The same student cannot receive more than one of these awards. However, the student can receive awards in the other categories.

Eligibility: Accounting students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the Certified Professional Accountants of BC for making this award available.

Don Lindsay Award in Accounting

Presented to a Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting Major, Post Degree Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting Option or Advanced Certificate in Accounting & Finance student who has achieved high academic standing, and who applied his/her accounting knowledge to areas of personal interest, such as sports, farming, politics, benefiting him/herself and others.

Eligibility: Accounting students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to the School of Business Faculty for donating this award.

Doug Murray Award in Accounting

Presented to a Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting Major, Years 1 or 2 or Diploma in Business Administration - Accounting Option student who has achieved high academic standing in accounting and finance courses, and who has demonstrated a collaborative attitude toward learning, through activities such as informal tutoring and study group activities.

Eligibility: Accounting students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to the School of Business Faculty for donating this award.

Estelle Inman Award in Accounting

Presented to a Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting Major Year 1 or 2 or Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting Option student, or Advanced Certificate in Accounting & Finance who has demonstrated active participation and determination, and a marked improvement in academic standing. The GPA of a semester with a minimum 4 courses was improved by at least 1 point in the GPA of a subsequent semester with a minimum 4 courses.

Eligibility: Accounting students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the School of Business Faculty for donating this award.

Jared Hill Memorial Award in Accounting

Presented to an Accounting student who shows encouragement and empathy for his or her fellow students, empowering them to be better.

Eligibility: Accounting students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to the Hill Family and Friends for donating this award.

Joe Giles Memorial Award in Accounting & Finance

Presented to a Business Administration student who has completed and achieved high academic standing in ACCT 110 and FIN 110, while demonstrating a committed involvement in sports, fitness or athletics.

Eligibility: Accounting and Finance students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to the School of Business Faculty and Staff and D. Giles for donating this award.

John Hadfield Memorial Scholarship

Presented to an Accounting student intending to pursue a Chartered Professional Accountant designation with proven academic excellence in at least four 300 or 400 level accounting courses.

Eligibility: Accounting students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC for donating this award.

John Somers Award in Accounting

Presented to a Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting Major student who has achieved high academic excellence in Management Cost Accounting, ACCT 220, 320, 420, while committed to at least two other activities such as personal growth, volunteer effort, care giving, employment.

Eligibility: Accounting students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to the School of Business Faculty for donating this award.

Keith Prowse Memorial Entrance Accounting Award

Presented to a student entering the Diploma in Business Administration - Accounting Option or Year 2 of the Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting Major program. Preference will be given to students who are currently in Year 2 of the Accounting Diploma or Accounting Degree, and who have achieved high academic standing in Year 1

Eligibility: Accounting students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the Prowse Family for donating this award.

Levie Dixon Award in Taxation

Presented to a Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting Major, Post Degree Diploma in Business Administration - Accounting Option, or Certificate in Professional Accounting student who has achieved high academic standing in ACCT 470 and at least one other taxation course, ACCT 240, ACCT 350, ACCT 471, and who has applied his/her knowledge by completing tax returns on a volunteer basis within the College and/or Greater Victoria community.

Eligibility: Accounting students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to the Accounting & Finance Department for donating this award.

Peter McNeil Award in Accounting

Presented to an accounting student who has achieved high academic in Financial Accounting, ACCT 110, 111, 210, 211 and 310, while committed to at least two other activities such as personal growth, volunteer effort, care giving, employment.

Eligibility: Accounting students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to the School of Business Faculty for donating this award.

TD Bank Scholarship

Presented to an outstanding graduating student in the Diploma in Business Administration – Finance Option who is respected by fellow students and has demonstrated commitment to pursue a career in the finance industry.

Eligibility: Finance students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the TD Bank for donating this award.

Victoria Chartered Accountants Association Legacy Award

Presented to two (2) students intending to pursue a Chartered Professional Accountant Designation and one (1) graduating from the Post Degree Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting Option with the highest GPA and one (1) Graduating from the Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting Major with the highest GPA.

Eligibility: Accounting Students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the Victoria Chartered Accountants Association for donating this award.

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Applied Business Technology

ABT Retired Faculty Award

Presented to a student graduating from an Applied Business Technology program, who has shown enthusiasm and drive, exhibited commitment and a positive attitude toward learning and career success, and who has exemplified the professional values practiced in the School of Business .

Eligibility: Applied Business Technology students (LOA, MOA, OA)
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to the Applied Business Technology Department for donating this award.

BC Notaries and The Notary Foundation of BC Award

Presented to one or more students enrolled in the Legal Office Assistant program, for academic excellence combined with demonstrated leadership abilities.

Eligibility: Legal Office Assistant students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the BC Notaries and The Notary Foundation of BC for donating this award.

Don and Joyce Brake Award

Presented to one or more Applied Business Technology students who have excelled in their chosen specialty.

Eligibility: Applied Business Technology students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to Don and Joyce Brake for donating this award.

Information and Records Management Association of Victoria Award

Presented to an Applied Business Technology student for academic excellence in Records Management.

Eligibility: Applied Business Technology students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the Information and Records Management Association for donating this award.

Jones, Emery, Hargreaves, Swan Lawyers Real Estate Conveyancing Award

Presented to a graduate of the Certificate in Legal Office Assistant program who has shown particular strength in Real Estate Conveyancing.

Eligibility: Legal Office Assistant students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the Jones, Emery, Hargreaves, Swan Lawyers for donating this award.

Real Estate Foundation of BC Award

Presented to one or more students who has demonstrated team work and a good attitude along with good academic standing in the Real Estate Law and Conveyancing course.

Eligibility: Legal Office Assistant students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the Real Estate Foundation of BC for donating this award.

Sylvia Clarke/Joan Island Memorial Award

Presented to a graduate of an Applied Business Technology program who has shown perseverance in reaching his/her education goals and who has shown concern for his/her fellow students.

Eligibility: Applied Business Technology students (LOA, MOA, OA)
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to the Applied Business Technology Department for donating this award.

Telus Health Award of Merit

Presented to one or more students in the Certificate in Medical Office Assistant program who have achieved academic excellence combined with a demonstrated commitment to detail in the area of electronic medical billing and software practices, an eagerness to learn, and a professional and ethical attitude.

Eligibility: Medical Office Assistant students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to Telus Health for donating this award.

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Business Administration

Camosun International Bachelor Award

Presented to an international student in the Bachelor of Business Administration program who has achieved high academic standing.

Eligibility: International students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to Camosun International for donating this award.

Camosun International Diploma Award

Presented to an international student in Diploma programs (Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Public Administration), who has achieved high academic standing..

Eligibility: International students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to Camosun International for donating this award.

Camosun International Post Degree Diploma Award

Presented to an international student in the Post Degree Diploma in Business Administration program who has achieved high academic standing.

Eligibility: International students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to Camosun International for donating this award.

Chung Family Award

Presented to a single parent enrolled in any School of Business program (three or more courses per semester) and in good academic standing. Applicants may receive the award up to two times.

Eligibility: School of Business students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to the Chung Family for donating this award.

Hector and Cecilia Duprey Achievement Award

Presented to a Business student with the highest GPA in the first year (ten or more courses) of the Business Administration, Public Administration or Hospitality Management programs.

Eligibility: Full-time School of Business students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the Duprey Family and the School of Business Faculty for donating this award.

Mark Scott Memorial Award

Presented to one or more students demonstrating excellence in hospitality, tourism, leadership or marketing programs.

Eligibility: Hospitality Management, Tourism, Human Resource Management & Leadership, Marketing students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the Scott Family and Friends for donating this award.

Nicole Borthwick Spirit Award

Presented to a mature student, preferably female, successfully pursuing full time studies in the second year of a Business diploma program, or who is continuing their studies having completed a certificate program and who demonstrates initiative and perseverance in her studies.

Eligibility: School of Business students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to Nicole Borthwick for donating this award.

Pacific Technology Resources Society Endowed Award

Presented to an exceptional student having taken business information systems, systems analysis, systems analysis design and e-business course.

Eligibility: School of Business students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the Pacific Technology Resources Society for donating this award.

Vera Goodman Spirit Award

Preented to a mature student, preferably female, successfully pursuing full time studies in the second year of a Business diploma program, who is continuing their studies having completed a certificate program and who demonstrates initiative and perseverance in her studies, conscientiousness in her work, concern for others and who has financial need.

Eligibility: School of Business students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to the family of Vera Goodman for donating this award.

Victoria Real Estate Board Awards

Presented to Business students returning to continue second year studies in School of Business diploma program who have demonstrated commitment and high academic standings.

Eligibility: School of Business students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the Victoria Real Estate Board for donating this award.

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Continuing and Professional Studies

Hospital Unit Clerk Entrance Bursary in Memory of Marion Bryant

Presented to the student in the Certificate in Hospital Unit Clerk program who has a sincere concern for the welfare of others and shows a commitment to work as a Hospital Unit Clerk upon completion and a willingness to support volunteer activities in the hospital environment. The applicant has resided on Vancouver Island for the past year, is self-funding their own tuition and can demonstrate a financial need.

Eligibility: Hospital Unit Clerk students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to the The Bryant Family for donating this award.

PMI VI Applied Project Management Scholarship

Presented to the graduate of the Certificate in Applied Project Management program who resides on Vancouver Island, demonstrates a financial need and shows a commitment to work, volunteer, or other activities that support the project management discipline.

Eligibility: Applied Project Management students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to the PMI Vancouver Island Chapter for donating this award.

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Co-operative Education

Hutcheson & Co. Chartered Accountants Co-op Award

Presented to a student graduating with a diploma, degree, or post-degree diploma with the highest GPA that has completed at least one co-op work term with distinction in the past year.

Eligibility: Graduating diploma, degree, or post-degree student
Process: Co-operative Education nomination

Donor

With thanks to Hutcheson & Co. Chartered Accountants for donating this award.

Yvonne Thompson Page – Student of the Year Award

Presented to an outstanding co-operative education and internship students at Camosun College.

Eligibility: All Camosun College co-operative education students
Process: Application
Deadline: January 14, 2019

Donor

With thanks to Co-operative Education and Career Services Department for donating this award, which pays tribute to the energy, enthusiasm, and dedication that Yvonne brought to her position as the co-op coordinator in the Office Administration program.

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Economics, Statistics & UT Business

Jack Guthrie Award in Economics

Presented to the student with the highest grades in Principles of Micro and Macro Economics and Intermediate Micro and Macro Economics.

Eligibility: School of Business students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the Economics, Statistics & UT Business Faculty for donating this award.

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Hospitality, Tourism & Golf Management

Brian McWha Memorial Award

Presented to a Golf Management program PACE students with the highest grade point average currently enrolled full-time in second year.

Eligibility: Golf Management students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the McWha Family for donating this award.

Destination Greater Victoria Award

Presented to a graduating Hospitality Management student whose focus is a career in the Victoria Tourism Industry.

Eligibility: Hospitality Management students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to Destination Greater Victoria for donating this award.

Dunlop House Restaurant Award

Presented to a student of the Hospitality Management program who is a leader among his or her peers, has strong management skills, a good GPA and has the potential to be successful in industry.

Eligibility: Hospitality Management students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the Hospitality Management Student Society for donating this award.

Fairmont Hotels - Empress Hotel Award

Presented to a graduating student in Hospitality Management who has exhibited his/her commitment and contributed his/her time to the hotel industry through part-time work experience and extracurricular activities while maintaining a high academic standing.

Eligibility: Hospitality Management students
Process: Nomination

Donor

Special thanks to the Fairmont Hotels - Empress Hotel for donating this award.

Hospitality Management Co-op Award

Presented to a Hospitality Management graduate who has exemplified the purpose and principles of Co-operative Education by showing enthusiasm and drive, exhibiting commitment and a positive attitude toward work, and demonstrating the ability to succeed in a career in the hospitality industry.

Eligibility: Hospitality Management students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the Hospitality Management Student Society for donating this award.

Hospitality Management Student Society Award

Presented to students who work hard, are motivated and show enthusiasm in the Hospitality Management Program (selected by classmates).

Eligibility: Hospitality Management students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the Hospitality Management Student Society for donating this award.

Hotel Association of Greater Victoria Co-op Education Award

Presented to a student who, in the 1st year of the Hospitality Management program, exemplified the purpose and principles of Co-operative Education by showing enthusiasm, drive, exhibiting commitment and a positive attitude toward work and demonstrating the ability to succeed in the hospitality industry.

Eligibility: Hospitality Management students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the Hotel Association of Greater Victoria for donating this award.

Hotel Association of Greater Victoria Award

Presented to a Hospitality Management program graduate with the top grade point average.

Eligibility: Hospitality Management students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the Hotel Association of Greater Victoria for donating this award.

Hotel Grand Pacific Award

Presented to a student in the Hospitality Management program who has completed first year and one Co-op work term. The student will have an interest and background in the hotel field. He or she will be enthusiastic and motivated with a high GPA and will do well in the hotel sector.

Eligibility: Hospitality Management students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the Hotel Grand Pacific for donating this award.

Tim Goldie Award in Hospitality Management

Presented to a top student in the Hospitality Management Program. The Student will show strong potential as a future leader in the industry.

Eligibility: Hospitality Management students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to Murray Anderson for donating this award.

Victoria Guest Services Network Award of Excellence

Presented to a student in the Hospitality Management Program who exemplifies the spirit, enthusiasm and proven ability to provide excellence in customer service within the hospitality industry.

Eligibility: Hospitality Management students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the Victoria Guest Services Network for donating this award.

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Management & Human Resource Leadership

Alec Lee Award of Excellence in Human Resource Management

Presented to a Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resource Management & Leadership Major graduate with the highest GPA in years 3 and 4.

Eligibility: Human Resource Management & Leadershipn students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to Alec Lee for donating this award.

Hugh Chamberlain Memorial Scholarship in Human Resource Management Studies

Presented to a Human Resource Management graduate with the highest overall marks in selected HRM courses.

Eligibility: Human Resource Management & Leadership students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to family and friends of Hugh Chamberlain for donating this award.

Leadership Legacy Award

Presented to individuals enrolled in leadership programs who have strengthened leadership development through academic achievement, contributions to the larger community or promotion of leadership in the workplace.

Eligibility: Human Resource Management & Leadership Students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to the Consortium Leadership Management Institute Board for donating this award.

The Allen and Loreen Vandekerkhove Family Foundation for Indigenous Business Leadership Students

Presented to students with satisfactory academic standing, bringing community involvement experience and demonstrating capacity to become a strong indigenous business leader.

Eligibility: Indigenous Business Leadership students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to Allen and Loreen Vandekerkhove Family Foundation for donating this award.

James Rowlands Human Resources Award

Presented to a Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resource Management & Leadership Major student enrolled in 3rd or 4th year, who has exhibited his/her commitment and contributed his/her time to the HR Community through part-time work experience or extracurricular activities while maintaining a high academic standing, as chosen by faculty.

Eligibility: Human Resource Management & Leadership students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of British Columbia & Yukon for donating this award.

John Hurst Award for Innovative Human Resource Management

Presented to a graduate of the Human Resource Management program who demonstrates outstanding contributions to the community through innovative voluntary work.

Eligibility: Human Resource Management & Leadership students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to InnovativeCommunities.Org Foundation for donating this award.

Vancouver Island - Local Government Management Association - Public Administration Award

Presented to a graduate with the highest GPA in a Public Administration program.

Eligibility: Public Administration, Local Government Management, Managing for Government students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to Vancouver Island - Local Government Management Association for donating this award.

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Marketing

Beate & Kirk Northcott Endowment in Business

Presented to a fourth year Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing Major student pursuing a career in sales or marketing management who has demonstrated leadership in the classroom and involvement in the community.

Eligibility: Marketing students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to Beate & Kirk Northcott for donating this award.

Marketing Legacy Award

Presented to a 3rd or 4th year Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing Major program, who has demonstrated outstanding participation and leadership in group work/activities.

Eligibility: Marketing Students
Process: Application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Forms: Application Form

Donor

With thanks to the Chung Family for donating this award.

Murray - Thibert Award

Presented to a graduate of the Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing Major with one of the top GPAs in the program.

Eligibility: Marketing students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to School of Business Faculty for donating this award.

Sales and Marketing Executives of Victoria - Marketing Excellence Award

Presented to a graduate of the Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing Option with one of the top GPAs in the program.

Eligibility: Marketing students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to Sales and Marketing Executives of Victoria for donating this award.

Victoria Chinese Commerce Association Scholarship

Presented to a 2nd year Business Administration student with the top mark in BUS 280 Entrepreneurship.

Eligibility: Marketing students
Process: Nomination

Donor

With thanks to the Victoria Chinese Commerce Association for donating this award.

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Note:

Awards and Scholarships are reviewed on a regular basis and the College reserves the right to withdraw, amend or introduce new Awards and Scholarships at any time. Awards and Scholarships are offered subject to funding and availability.